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    Truffled mushroom and dill pâté sandwich

    Truffled mushroom and dill pâté sandwich

    This recipe started life as something called mushroom duxelles, a French recipe which is part of the classic beef Wellington. Ironically, we have transformed it into a vegan recipe. Adding the dill helps to balance the richness of the truffley mushrooms and creates...
    Strawberry, mint and tomato salad

    Strawberry, mint and tomato salad

    It may seem strange to pair strawberries and tomatoes, but technically they are both fruits. When you can get sweet tomatoes at the height of summer, their slight acidity balances well with the strawberries (tomatoes run the risk of being a bit too acidic at other...
    Scotch duck egg with tomato jam

    Scotch duck egg with tomato jam

    This is a really interesting dish. As it has a meaty feel to it, the sweet and sour of the tomato jam makes a good complement. You can serve these hot straight away, or allow to cool, chill and serve with a salad, or take to work for lunch. Try omitting the sage and...
    Pickled cucumbers and gherkins in horseradish vinegar

    Pickled cucumbers and gherkins in horseradish vinegar

    The idea for horseradish vinegar came from Hungary – it’s quite popular over there. This dish has quite a kick, so try serving it with a Red onion, vintage Cheddar and sage pasty (see here), or anything else which is a bit rich. This recipe will make more vinegar than...
    Piccalilli

    Piccalilli

    Piccalilli started life in India – the English brought the idea back to England and adapted it to what we know today. When you look at the ingredients, you can see the Indian influence in spices such as turmeric. A lot of recipes ask you to sprinkle the vegetables...